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vessels



NOUN
flotilla
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On Dec. 2, seven maritime militia vessels arrived at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands, said Ray Powell, director of a maritime transparency project at Stanford University called SeaLight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The dangerous sea conditions could capsize or damage both small and large vessels, the weather service warned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Moreover, he thinks Rollins’ goal of increasing nitrogen production by 30% would not go to farmers but to existing “industrial demands” and other energy initiatives, such as fuel for shipping vessels.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The BBC has previously reported how these vessels are based in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Gulf of Oman so security guards can easily collect and drop off weapons and ammunition.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Such severe damage would sink most vessels, but not the Juggernaut.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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